Shell meaning in English
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Definition
the shell (of an animal): the hard, protective outer layer of an animal's body (e.g. a beetle, a tortoise)
a (shotgun) shell: a (shotgun) bullet, ammunition
Examples
- "The retail magnate was detained and jailed early yesterday morning after park ranger Ernest Marshall discovered a shotgun shell lodged in the hindquarters of a bear cub near Warbuckle's ranch."
Exercise 1
Select all the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select all the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is not true. We read in the article that Warbuckle "refused to comment" on his case, which indicates that Warbuckle did not speak publicly regarding his situation.
This statement is not true. In the article, we read that Warbuckle was "released after posting the quarter million dollar bail". This means that Warbuckle left prison after paying the sum of money the judge demanded.
This is a true statement. In the article we read that Warbuckle's arrest could have "financial implications" for Warbuckle and for his business partners. The Delavigne Corporation is mentioned in the next sentence of the text as being vulnerable or susceptible to financial losses.
This is a true statement. In the article, we read that Ernest Marshall found a "shotgun shell lodged in the hindquarters" of the bear cub. A shotgun is a large gun, sometimes used for hunting, and a "shotgun shell" is the type of ammunition within it. A shotgun shell refers to the ammunition itself, and not just the casing of the cartridge. In this context, "lodged" means "stuck".
This statement is not true. Cinnamon is in "stable condition", which indicates that she is still alive. Also we read that veterinarians are "supervising (Cinnamon's) recovery", which is another clear indication that the bear is still living.
Exercise 2
Brian has made a note of the caller's name and company, help him by filling in the blanks!
Name: Ms. Doleman
Company: Depot
Name: Ms. Doleman
Company: Depot
Brian has made a note of the caller's name and company, help him by filling in the blanks!
Name: Ms. Michelle 1 Doleman
Company: Furniture 2 Depot
Name: Ms. Michelle 1 Doleman
Company: Furniture 2 Depot
1 Michelle: The caller's first name is "Michelle". When Brian asks who is calling, the caller replies "Michelle Doleman, from the Furniture Depot".
2 Furniture: Ms. Michelle Doleman says that she is calling from the "Furniture Depot". "Furniture" is a term describing articles that one might find in a house or office. Chairs, tables, beds, shelves, etc are all articles of furniture. A "depot" is a type of warehouse or storehouse.
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